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1998 Balance FS 350

Velopedia Archive ID 70244

Overview

Model year1998
BrandBalance
ModelFS 350
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID70244
Original MSRP$1,275.00
ColorsBall-burnished to green fade
Sizes14", 16", 17.5", 19", 20.5"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, butted
ForkRock Shox Indy C
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockDyna-mount, 3.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26
Rear cogs7-speed
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsSteel cage, aluminum body w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesDia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe DP-7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset
HandlebarBalance RID
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemBalance RID
SaddleBalance
SeatpostBalance RID, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsAraya GP-710, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho TT
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube589.3 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73.5°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1059.2 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 19, 2026.